Madeline Koo
About Madeline Koo
Madeline Koo is an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer in the New York City Metropolitan Area, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in law, having held various positions in notable firms and institutions, including Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and RBC Capital Markets.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Madeline Koo has been an Associate at Gunderson Dettmer since 2021. She operates within the New York City Metropolitan Area, contributing her expertise in legal matters. Her role involves providing legal support and guidance in various transactions and projects, aligning with the firm's focus on serving technology and life sciences companies.
Previous Experience in Law
Before joining Gunderson Dettmer, Koo held several positions in prominent law firms and organizations. She worked at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP as an Associate in Technology Transactions from 2019 to 2021 and previously served as a Summer Associate there in 2018. Additionally, she was a Privacy Analyst at Morrison & Foerster LLP from 2015 to 2016, focusing on privacy and data security.
Education and Expertise
Madeline Koo earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Georgetown University, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. She then pursued a Juris Doctor (J.D.) at the University of Michigan Law School, completing her studies from 2016 to 2019. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career, particularly in technology and privacy law.
Internship and Early Career
Koo's early career includes significant internships that shaped her legal expertise. In 2014, she interned at the US Department of Health and Human Services for the Presidential Commission for Bioethics. She also served as a Yale Bioethics Center / Hastings Visiting Scholar for two months in the same year. These experiences contributed to her understanding of bioethics and legal frameworks.
Experience at RBC Capital Markets
In 2017, Madeline Koo worked as a Summer Associate in the Law Group at RBC Capital Markets for two months. This role allowed her to gain insights into the intersection of law and finance, enhancing her legal acumen in corporate transactions and regulatory compliance.